Pappachan Olivilanu
{{Short description|2023 Malayalam film by Sinto Sunny}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pappachan Olivilanu
| image = Pappachan Olivilaanu 2023 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Sinto Sunny
| writer = Sinto Sunny
| producer = Thomas Thiruvalla
| starring = {{Plainlist|
}}
| cinematography = Sreejith Nair
| editing = Rathin Radhakrishnan
| music = Ouseppachan{{Cite web |title=Welcome to CBFC |url=https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100090292300000328 |access-date=12 November 2023 |website=e-Cinepramaan}}
| studio = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| distributor = Thomas Thiruvalla Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|08|04|ref1=}}
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}
Pappachan Olivilanu ({{Translation|Pappachan is Absconding}}) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny.{{Cite web |date=14 March 2023 |title=Saiju Kurup's next is Pappachan Olivilanu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803105818/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/mar/14/saiju-kurups-next-is-pappachan-olivilanu-2555722.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}} The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Srinda, Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish and Alexander Prasanth.{{Cite web |title=Saiju Kurupp's Pappachan Olivilanu trailer is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803110739/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/21/saiju-kuruppspappachan-olivilanutrailer-is-out-45856.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Cinema Express |date=21 July 2023 |language=en}} Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.
Principal photography began in January 2023 near Kothamangalam. The music was composed by Ouseppachan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.
Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, Pappachan Olivilanu was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.{{Cite news |date=4 August 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilaanu' twitter review: Here's what the movie buffs have to say about the Saiju Kurup starrer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-twitter-review-heres-what-the-movie-buffs-have-to-say-about-the-saiju-kurup-starrer/articleshow/102429583.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-twitter-review-heres-what-the-movie-buffs-have-to-say-about-the-saiju-kurup-starrer/articleshow/102429583.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2023-09-03 |issn=0971-8257}}
Cast
{{Cast listing|
- Saiju Kurup as Puthenveetil Pappachan alias Kaduva Pappachan
- Vijayaraghavan as Meesha Mathachan, Pappachan's father
- Aju Varghese as Tony
- Jagadish as Advocate Pauly
- Johny Antony as Lalappan
- Kottayam Nazeer as Xavier
- Alexander Prasanth as CPO Jameskutty
- Darshana Sudarshan Nair as Cicily
- Srinda as Reena, Pappachan's wife
- Jolly Chirayath as Eliamma
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Father Geevarghese
- Kalabhavan Rahman as Joseph
- Jibu Jacob as Inspector Sebastian Paul
- Shiju Tom as SI Hakeem
- Gowri as BFO{{Efn|BFO denotes Beat Forest Officer}} Aswathy Ramachandran
- Sharan S. Raj as BFO Vinu Sathyan
- Arun Krishnamurthy as BFO Vishnu
- Eldho Raju as BFO Aby Thomas
- Ajo Machingal as BFO
- Kudassanad Kanakam as Magistrate
- Challenger V. Aravind as Prosecutor
- Kavitha Baiju as Kunjumol
- Sona Pooppara as Christina
- Jordi Poonjar as Thankachan
- Arun Soul as Joekuttan
- Shaijo Adimaly as Lottery Sabu
- Hyder Ali as Cook Abu
- Shamnas as Karumadi Madhu
- Raffi as Ali Akbar, a videographer
- Mudiyan Manikuttan as video assistant
- Chandrashekharan Koodallur as Pavithran
- Shalbin as Sikander
- Shaheer Muhammad as Broker
- Shiju Madakkara
}}
Production
= Filming =
Principal photography commenced in Nadukani near Kothamangalam on 18 January 2023.{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineesh |date=18 January 2023 |title=സിന്റോ സണ്ണി - സൈജു കുറുപ്പ് ചിത്രം ആരംഭിച്ചു {{!}} film started, Mollywood, Saiju Kurup, Sinto Sunny, Kerala, Cinema, Nattuvartha, Mollywood, Latest News, News, Entertainment, Movie Gossips |url=https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/2023/01/19/sinto-sunny-saiju-kurup-film-has-started.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903160726/https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/2023/01/19/sinto-sunny-saiju-kurup-film-has-started.html |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=East Coast Daily Malayalam |language=en-US}} The switch-on was performed by Jibu Jacob, while the first clap was given by Kalabhavan Rahman. The filming was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu and Neriamangalam.{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu {{!}} പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ് - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803095558/https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/01/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |language=english}}{{Cite web |title=പാപ്പച്ചനായി വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കാൻ സൈജു; 'പാപ്പച്ചൻ ഒളിവിലാണ്' ഓണം റിലീസിന് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803111151/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/20/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-onam-release.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Pappachan Olivilanu
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Ouseppachan
| released = {{Start date|2023}}
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = {{Duration|m=16|s=12}}
| language = Malayalam
| label = Manorama Music
| prev_title = Signal Man - 1971
| prev_year = 2023
| year = 2023
| next_title = Route No. 17
| next_year = 2023
}}
The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.{{Cite news |date=3 July 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilanu' teaser: Saiju Kurup starrer is an out-and-out entertainer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pappachan-olivilanu-teaser-saiju-kurup-starrer-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer/articleshow/101451880.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=3 August 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=പാപ്പച്ചൻ പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ സ്വന്തമാകാൻ ഇനി മണിക്കൂറുകൾ മാത്രം; റിലീസ് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803101408/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/pappachan-olivilanu-movie-release-date-august-2-saiju-kurup-srinda-1.8787521 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=ml}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Muthukkuda Maanam
| length1 = 4:47
| lyrics1 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra1 = M.G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan
| title2 = Kayyethum Dhoorath
| length2 = 3:14
| lyrics2 = Sinto Sunny
| extra2 = Vineeth Sreenivasan
| title3 = Punya Maha Sannidhe
| length3 = 3:27
| lyrics3 = Sinto Sunny
| extra3 = Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
| title4 = Pappacha Pappacha
| length4 = 3:11
| lyrics4 = Sinto Sunny
| extra4 = Richukuttan, Lakshya Kiran, Aadhya Nair, Mukthitha Murukesh, Sagarika, Saiju Kurup
| title5 = Thirubalithaarayil
| length5 = 1:33
| lyrics5 = Sinto Sunny
| extra5 = Deva Reghuchandran Nair
| total_length = {{Duration|m=16|s=12}}
}}
Release
= Theatrical =
The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023.{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}} Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu, Kunjammini's Hospital postpone release dates, here's when the movies will hit theatres |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803112559/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-kunjamminis-hospital-postpone-release-dates-heres-when-the-movies-will-hit-theatres/f4af4e8bcc158 |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}
= Home media =
The digital rights of the film have been obtained by Saina Play.{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: Here's when and where Saiju Kurup's comedy film will release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-heres-when-and-where-saiju-kurups-comedy-film-will-release/960f182e96175 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903151852/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-heres-when-and-where-saiju-kurups-comedy-film-will-release/960f182e96175 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=KS |first=Anish |date=27 August 2023 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu Movie Streaming Soon On Saina Play Application - Latest Malayalam OTT Releases |url=https://www.keralatv.in/pappachan-olivilaanu-ott-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903154015/https://www.keralatv.in/pappachan-olivilaanu-ott-release/ |archive-date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |language=en-US}} The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.{{Cite web |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu on OTT: 4 Saiju Kurup comedy films to watch before the OTT release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-4-saiju-kurup-comedy-films-to-watch-before-the-ott-release/0a34725299638 |access-date=13 September 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112124806/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pappachan-olivilaanu-on-ott-4-saiju-kurup-comedy-films-to-watch-before-the-ott-release/0a34725299638 |url-status=live }}
Reception
= Critical response =
Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks."{{Cite web |last=P. Ajith |first=Swathi |date=4 August 2023 |title='Pappachan Olivilaanu' review: A film balancing quirky characters with lacklustre pace |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123154/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/08/04/pappachan-olivilanu-malayalam-movie-saiju-kurup-aju-varghese-review.html |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=Onmanorama}} Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Anandu |date=4 August 2023 |title=Pappachan Olivilaanu movie review: A mediocre plot dragged down even more by poor writing |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804123153/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/pappachan-olivilaanu-movie-review-a-mediocre-plot-dragged-down-even-more-by-poor-writing-8876579/ |archive-date=4 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|title=Pappachan Olivilaanu|id=tt27116770}}
- {{Mojo title|id=27116770}}
Category:2020s Malayalam-language films
Category:Films shot in Kothamangalam